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James Hill: My Top Albums of ’15
This is the first in a series of year-end articles by WOUB contributors. Check out all of this year’s lists at this link. Wearing my music-acquisitions hat (it’s fuzzy and… Read More
A Novel Idea: 7 Books for Your Summer Reading List
As acquisitions librarian for Athens County Public Libraries, I see a lot of books, scan a lot of reviews and ultimately decide what goes on the shelves. That also means… Read More
James Hill: My Top Albums of 2014
This is the second in a series of year-end articles by WOUB contributors. Check out all of this year’s lists at this link. My 2014 list has a lot of… Read More
James Hill: My Top Albums of 2013
WOUB contributor James Hill shares his top music picks of 2013, including albums by Billy Bragg, India.Arie, Janelle Monae and Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark.
James Hill: My Top Tunes of ’12
Radio Free Athens host James Hill shares his top music picks of the year, including albums by The Blasters, Macy Gray and David Wax Museum.
The Devil Is In The Details: A Talk With Author Michael Poore
James Hill talks with author (and former Athenian) Michael Poore about his new book, Up Jumps the Devil, released earlier this month.
Swan Song: Organizing “The Party Of Your Life”
James Hill reviews Erika Dillman's funny, yet insightful, book The Party of Your Life: Get the Funeral You Want by Planning It Yourself, and makes a playlist for his future sendoff.
Discovering Contemporary American Indian Music
My wife and I recently watched season one of the Discovery Channel’s Flying Wild Alaska. If you haven’t seen it, each episode typically starts with a studio shot of the… Read More
Listen Up: James Hill’s 2011 Music Picks
I would guess that most “best of the year” music lists can be divided into three categories: Dependable Artists, Old Favorites, and New Discoveries. My 2011 list is no different…. Read More
Book Review: “Keep on Pushing”
I was scanning the new shelf at my local, friendly public library the other day and ran across a book by Denise Sullivan, called Keep on Pushing: Black Power Music… Read More